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Bill Carroll

For kids grades K through 12 - acting anyone?

02-15-08
Bill Carroll

 Looking for something different for the kids to do during their upcoming school breaks? The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (PAC) will be holding School Vacation Adventure Camps on Feb. 18-22, 2008 and April 21-25, 2008.

The mission of the Missoula Children's Theatre Camp is to develop life skills - creativity, social skills, goal achievement and self-esteem through participation in the performing arts.

As many as 60 pre-registered youngsters may attend full day sessions which will include rehearsals, workshops, improv, singing, a talent show and more. The camps culminate with performances of Cinderella on Feb 22nd and Rumplestiltskin on March 25th.

Tuition is $325.00 for each camp and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.whbpac.org/ or call Cheryl at 631-288-2350 ext 102

Looking to buy some real estate in the Hampton's? Be an MVP buyer!

01-22-08
Bill Carroll
Mickey Mantle

Mortgage Rates

Vacancy Rates

Price Reductions

You can read all the doom and gloom articles and watch all the sky is falling T.V. you want, there are three unavoidable factors that point towards why the savvy real estate buyer is out there right now getting his ducks in a row.

First, you have the mortgage rate drop. We are quickly approaching unprecedented rates. Both the Federal Funds Rate and the Discount rate were cut by 3/4% this morning. The lower discount rate is very important because it's the rate that banks borrower money at. This should definitely promote much lower rates over the coming months. If you have been a good boy or girl and your credit is in good shape, you are in position to take advantage of fantastic buying opportunities.

Second, Vacancy Rates (available inventory). The "I want to wait and see how low prices go" mentality, media doom and gloom, and a general malaise in the economy have created a larger build up of housing inventory. So not only do you get a great interest rate on your mortgage, you get more homes to choose from.

The third reason is price. As you know by now real estate is local, so the percentage of price reduction varies from market to market, but the bottom line is we have had price reductions across the board. There are some great deals to be had.

The overall point is this: Whether you are looking to purchase in Westhampton, Quogue, Remsenburg, East Quogue, Eastport or Dune Rd, this could be the best opportunity to buy the home you've been dreaming about!